THE PROGRAM

The Gate City Alumni Chapter has established a scholarship program to assist Guilford County High School students who are pursuing a college education at North Carolina A&T State University. This scholarship is offered each year to one incoming Freshman and is renewable for four (4) years as long as the student meets yearly requirements.  The current award is $1250 USD per semester.

This scholarship program is administered by the Gate City Alumni Chapter of North Carolina A&T State University.  Awards are granted without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

After viewing the eligibility criteria and application checklist below, click  HERE to apply.

To meet our current scholarship recipients CLICK HERE

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible, a candidate must:

  • Be a United States citizen who will graduate from an accredited high school prior to the fall semester of the year for which the selection is made.
  • Be a high school senior currently enrolled in a Guilford County, North Carolina High School.
  • Meet the requirements for admission to North Carolina A&T State University. Must apply to the University prior to the application deadline.
  • Have a minimum weighted grade point average of 3.0
  • Not be the recipient of a full academic or athletic scholarship.
  • Demonstrate financial need.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST

The following items must be submitted by March 1, 2024:

  • Completed, online application
  • Resume
  • Unofficial High School Transcript
  • FAFSA SAR Report – Including Expected Family Contribution (EFC), DO NOT SUBMIT FULL REPORT
  • Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
    • One from school, on letterhead from faculty member or administrator
    • One from community organization, on letterhead (e. faith-based; civic; Boy/Girl Scouts; Boys & Girls Club; Jack-N-Jill; pageants/cotillions; etc.)
    • Non-relatives
  • Standardized test scores (Optional for ’23 – ’24)
  • Acknowledgement, Signature and Date

ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA THE WEBSITE WILL BE ACCEPTED

INCOMPLETE OR  LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Contact Information

Questions concerning the application process should be directed to the Scholarship Chair at gatecityscholarships@gmail.com